There’s a ‘Black Moon’ tonight according to Space.com.
Sounds like a number, doesn’t it?
It’s not, but it’s a pretty cool event, even if you probably can not see it. At least, according to Space.com, you will not be able to get a look because it will be invisible to our eyes.
However, do not stay too blunt, as there will still be a reason to keep your eyes on the skies. According to Space.com, there will also be a meteor shower – called Kappa Cygnids – taking place, and there may be a chance to see one of these at once. And, if you see one, the website says they come from the constellation Draco.
Two to three meteors per hour are expected. Be patient.
So, what is a “Black Moon?”
According to Space.com, the “Black Moon” is the name given to the third new moon in a season with four moons. So, this will be a new month, and it will take place at 10:41 a.m. ET, according to the site.
A new moon occurs when the moon is directly between the sun and Earth. But, according to Space.com, the illuminated side of the moon is far away from Earth, making it ‘invisible to ground-conscious observers’.
That, while you may not be able to see all the events up there, there’s enough reason to check it out tonight.
You would also be able to see more than meteors. Do not believe it? Now, look at this calculator that indicates that, not only are there early civilizations, there are many of them and running one within 10 light years is a better bet than hitting the lottery.
